Barclaycard in the United Kingdom
Since we introduced credit cards to the UK in 1966, we've continued to remain one of its leading credit card providers whose core skills are in identifying and exceeding customer need, innovation and appropriate lending.
Our offices and people
Barclaycard's UK headquarters are based in a specially-designed building in Northampton, with about 3,000 employees. As one of Northampton's main employers, we often contribute to the local community and fund projects that enhance the region.
Products and services
Some of our most exciting and innovative products are developed in the UK. For instance, we launched contactless payments in 2007 and within a couple of years over 8 million contactless debit and credit cards had been issued.
Other pioneering trials include our groundbreaking mobile contactless payments.
Personal products
We offer a range of credit cards with the flexibility to fit into your life, whether you'd like to make purchases, or transfer your credit card balances.
If you'd like a way to reduce your carbon footprint while making everyday payments, Barclaycard Breathe could be the answer. If you'd like a card designed for fast-moving London life, we have a three-in-one credit card, contactless card and Oyster card for you.
All customers can access mybarclaycard, our exciting online account services. Besides checking transactions, you can customise your display, request a balance transfer or request a new credit limit and even use it as a budgeting tool.
Solutions for business
Barclaycard Commercial issues cards and solutions that are ideal for entertainment expenses, travel booking and payments and high volume purchases. A leading issuer of GPC Visa cards for the public sector in the UK and issue cards to organisations in health, education, charity emergency services, local and central civil governments.
Our Payment Acceptance solutions allow you to trade in the manner that's most convenient for you and your customers. You could increase revenue by offering customers more ways to pay and accepting cards in person, online, by phone, mail and email.
Our partner cards
Since 1986, when we launched the UK's first loyalty scheme, offering you rewards has remained a priority for us. Thanks to partnerships with household names such as Hilton Hotels, Thomas Cook, Priority Club and BHS, you can turn your everyday spending into cheaper hotel stays, air miles, high street vouchers and more.
